RICHLAND TOWNSHIP — Somerset’s Bittner Restaurant Group turned in a strong opening game performance to defeat Westmont Three Wire Systems 35-16 in East Hills MVP League 3rd/4th grade girls basketball play on Saturday.

Somerset’s attack on offense was led by Jordyn Smith, Mary Stinebiser and Paige Housley who scored 12, eight and six points, respectively. Others adding to the Somerset offense included Bella Baumgardner with 3 points, and Shaelyn Walker, Haley Vought and Mary Bowers with 2 points each.

Kylie Landis and Symantha Yutzy joined Walker, Baumgardner and Housley in leading an aggressive team defensive effort, which generated numerous steals and fast break scores for Somerset.

Somerset 21, Johnstown 6

JOHNSTOWN — Somerset Black third grade tackle football team closed out its initial season with a 21-6 playoff victory over the Johnstown Trojans at Trojan stadium on Saturday.